Award of Asylum Seeker Support Services in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Gloucester City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Asylum Seeker Support Services in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Awarded 02 Jan 2026
Awarded02 Jan 2026
Value£429,000.00
SupplierGARAS
AgencyGloucester City Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 12mo2y 10mo term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 2 Jan 2026Expires 31 Oct 2028
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Gloucester City Council awarded a contract to GARAS for asylum seeker support services in Cheltenham and Gloucester, valued at AUD 429,000.
The procurement was conducted under the PA 2023 regime via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
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